NEW DELHI: US President Joe Biden and Barack Obama were reportedly seen engaging in a private conversation over Vice President Kamala Harris' strength as Presidential candidate for the upcoming US elections.
According to the New York Post , President Biden, in an off-mic conversation caught on camera, complained to former President Barack Obama that "she" is "not as strong as me." Former President Barack Obama agreed with Biden's assessment and responded, "I know … that's true," and added, "We have time." Biden responded, "Yeah, we'll get it in time."
Earlier in the conversation, Obama mentioned, "it's important that we have some time together," possibly alluding to campaigning alongside Harris. The dialogue was translated by Jeremy Freeman, a London-based forensic lip reader who has served as a certified expert witness for 16 years.
The exchange, which took place during Ethel Kennedy 's memorial service, was deciphered by Jeremy Freeman, a professional lip reader. Freeman noted that the conversation was supportive and lacked any tension between the two presidents, despite speculation based on Obama's head-shaking gesture.
Meanwhile, Democratic sources had mixed reactions to the translation. Some believed it was an honest assessment of the 2024 race, while others expressed disbelief and questioned the accuracy of the script. One source noted the widespread concern that Harris was not a strong alternative to Biden, who was seen as a "sinking ship." Two former Biden White House officials working to support Harris' candidacy were stunned by the translation and doubted its accuracy, the New York post reported.
“Democrats essentially robbed Peter to pay Paul and are now stuck with a less likable sinking ship,” it added.
Harris, 59, experienced a surge in polling after replacing Biden as the Democratic candidate against former President Donald Trump. However, she has since fallen behind in critical swing-state polls. The RealClearPolitics average shows Harris trailing Trump, 78, in several key states. Trump has outperformed polls in the past two presidential elections.
Initially, Biden argued that he had earned the nomination with over 14 million votes and minimal opposition in the state nominating contests. However, he ultimately decided to drop out and endorse Harris amidst growing pressure from Democrats who questioned his mental acuity following a June 27 debate with Republican nominee Donald Trump.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) helped lead the mutiny, citing bleak polling that suggested Biden could harm down-ballot Democrats. Actor George Clooney, a friend of Obama's, also wrote a scathing New York Times op-ed detailing his concerns about Biden's cognitive fitness.
According to the New York Post , President Biden, in an off-mic conversation caught on camera, complained to former President Barack Obama that "she" is "not as strong as me." Former President Barack Obama agreed with Biden's assessment and responded, "I know … that's true," and added, "We have time." Biden responded, "Yeah, we'll get it in time."
Earlier in the conversation, Obama mentioned, "it's important that we have some time together," possibly alluding to campaigning alongside Harris. The dialogue was translated by Jeremy Freeman, a London-based forensic lip reader who has served as a certified expert witness for 16 years.
The exchange, which took place during Ethel Kennedy 's memorial service, was deciphered by Jeremy Freeman, a professional lip reader. Freeman noted that the conversation was supportive and lacked any tension between the two presidents, despite speculation based on Obama's head-shaking gesture.
Meanwhile, Democratic sources had mixed reactions to the translation. Some believed it was an honest assessment of the 2024 race, while others expressed disbelief and questioned the accuracy of the script. One source noted the widespread concern that Harris was not a strong alternative to Biden, who was seen as a "sinking ship." Two former Biden White House officials working to support Harris' candidacy were stunned by the translation and doubted its accuracy, the New York post reported.
“Democrats essentially robbed Peter to pay Paul and are now stuck with a less likable sinking ship,” it added.
Harris, 59, experienced a surge in polling after replacing Biden as the Democratic candidate against former President Donald Trump. However, she has since fallen behind in critical swing-state polls. The RealClearPolitics average shows Harris trailing Trump, 78, in several key states. Trump has outperformed polls in the past two presidential elections.
Initially, Biden argued that he had earned the nomination with over 14 million votes and minimal opposition in the state nominating contests. However, he ultimately decided to drop out and endorse Harris amidst growing pressure from Democrats who questioned his mental acuity following a June 27 debate with Republican nominee Donald Trump.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) helped lead the mutiny, citing bleak polling that suggested Biden could harm down-ballot Democrats. Actor George Clooney, a friend of Obama's, also wrote a scathing New York Times op-ed detailing his concerns about Biden's cognitive fitness.
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